The Power Couple With Bones Like Glass | BORN DIFFERENT
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Published 2024-02-03
POWER COUPLE and rising social media stars, Dejua and Antwon, were both born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Also known as brittle bone disease, the condition means their bones are "like glass" and they estimate that, between them, they have suffered "painful" breaks over 600 times. The couple have "both fractured ribs just by sneezing before" but their shared experience of OI has meant that they can "really understand each other... When we are hurt, we know how to handle each other pretty well." Others have not been so understanding though and the pair have had to face their fair share of negativity ever since they began posting on TikTok and YouTube. They have regularly been called "Mr and Mrs Potato Head" and Antwon has been told his fingers look like "French fries" and asked whether he uses a voice filter. But he has never allowed the trolling to phase him - "If you think I'm ugly, that's your opinion, I do not care" - and hits back with comic skits designed to "let people know that you're not hurting me." And even though everywhere they go "people stare", that has done nothing to deter the couple from living their best life. Dejua is adamant that "having OI does not control me" and Antwon has found a new confidence too - all thanks to Dejua: "It's just really showed me that I can find true love. I'm living life, she's living life."
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Videographer: Ellie Walton
Producers: Kim Nguyen, Tom Buckman, Courtney Buabeng
Editor: Dalene Low
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All Comments (21)
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If you loved this video as much as we loved making it let us know in the comments. We also have more amazing Born Different stories in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUkdT9ljJ1cbFTk10utsTb-…
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boyfriend is iconic. love his energy
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I love the level of unbothered 😊
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He's so funny, energetic and romantic, and she's an absolute sweetheart. The vibes are immaculate.
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Everyone should be this lucky to find their BEST FRIEND to go through life with. So happy, genuine and living it up. LOVE THEM !
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Antwon is a straight comedian 😂 ( To the people commenting in regard to the straight part, I wasn’t referring to Antwon’s sexuality at all. I’m from Toronto, we have a certain lingo of how we talk and use certain phrases. If you know then you know. )
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They need a TLC show period. I love Antwon and Dejua hair is beautiful.
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Damn 😢 hearing about how their bones can break just by sneezing is heartbreaking 💔 I love you two ❤
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"Everyone is different, everyone is disable to do something in life"... that's true❤
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“ THE KING IS AWAKE BABYYYY “ I LOVE IT 😭🤣 0:35
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My baby is 6 months old with OI this is all new for me. This my first child. I’m glad to be apart of this journey with her. ❤️ Update!! ✨ My baby is now 7 going on 8 months and is doing absolutely amazing! Thanks to the most high! Also, Thank y’all so much for such kind comments! I appreciate all the love and support!🥰❤️✨🙏🏽
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You guys are so amazing. I have been a disabled for over 15 years quadratic and you guys encourage me right now to more. God bless you guys.😊
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Antwon has humor for days I loooooove his personality I know he keeps Dejua laughing too,she's so pretty. Aww my new favorite couple 🫶🏼🧘🏽♀️
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Antwon is a whole character 😂❤❤
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The boyfriend is funny 😂😂🤣🤣
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The part when he said "you ain't gon be talking about me" 😂😂 I love their energy
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They’re so strong🥺🥺🥺 God please bless them
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The confidence is so dope. They are so positive ❤ and they definitely have a dope style i cant even dress that fly ! And they are funny lol great personality 😊
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"I'm from Washington DCeeeee!" (shakes entire body) He's freaking hilarious 😂 Love them both ❤
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I LOVE THEM... 😂 They're videos on their social media platforms is out of this world. Thank God they were born, we sure need people like that can light up our days.
